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Ngorongoro National Park Attractions - An Introduction

In summary tourist attractions in Ngorongoro Conervation Area and National Park comprise of what people see, objects that attract the eyesight (attractions) and what visitors do (activities) within the destination. Ngongoro crater with its breathtaking scenery is the main pull. Within the crater is lake Magadi with its pink flamingos, the fever tree forest, and Ngoitoktok spring. East of Ngorongoro crater is the Highlands Ngorongoro with Gol Mountains and Empakai Crater

Ngorongoro National Park Attractions

Ngorongoro crater itself ranks number one among the top 10 attractions in Ngorongoro National Park/ conservation area which are:

• Ngorongoro Crater

  Ngorongoro has an impressive animal sighting. The crater is home to 25000 to 30000 big mammals including rare black rhinos, the beautiful scenery, phenomenal photography opportunities and local communities. Cultural visits organized through cultural tourism programs at Karatu. Other attractions include archeological site of Olduvai, Lake Natron and her flamingos, Empakai crater, the active volcano of Oldonyo le Ngai. Lake Natron is a Ramsar site, the breeding ground of lesser flamingos. The lake contains trona, called Sodium bicarbonate (Na3Co3) or washing powder a chemical essential for glass and detergent manufacturing. The lake's pinkish, reddish coloration (see photo) is attributed to availability of cyanobacteria and other bacteria organism that photosynthesis just like plants. Give Ngorongoro Crater a day, Lake Natron a day or two, Oldonyo Le Ngai 2 days

• Wildebeest migration

  Beyond the rolling hills to the west of Ngorongoro lies the Salei plains. A good proportion of Serengeti Mara Migration passes here between December and April. The wildebeest migration spectacle is the never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common gazelles and zebras with predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals etc following closely. In this picture add thousands of vultures providing air cover the to migrating animals, the goggling human traffic; the hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers and behold your magical wonder of nature.

• Visitor Activities /What to do in Ngorongoro?

  Ngorongoro National Park activities, what visitors do in Ngorongoro, during the day (diurnal) or at night (nocturnal) are what attracts them to Ngorongoro conservation area. These includes Game drives, balloon safaris, nature walks, night game drives, cultural tours, mice, sundowners, hiking, trekking, mountaineering/ mountain climbing, birdwalking, wining and dining, picnics, bush breakfasts and meals, etc



• Physical Features

• Rivers-

• Mountains/ elevations in the Highlands Ngorongoro/ Crater Highlands

• Mt Oldeani (3216M)

• Mt Loolmalassin (3648M)

• Mt. Noomurata (2781)

• Oldoinyo Waas (2637)

• Craters and beautiful water falls in the Crater Highlands

• Empakai Crater

  300 meters high, 6 km wide, Empakai's fame lies in its natural beauty and spectacular scenery. On a clear day the alluring panorama from the crater rim leaaves one breathless. One enjoys clear views of the surrounding area. Clearly visible are the Riftvalley, snow capped peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru and Oldonyo Lengai. The entire caldera is surrounded by heavily forested steep slopes. ¾ of the crater floor is covered by 85 meters deep alkaline Lake Empakai. Spare fully enjoy Empakai spare a full day. From the crater rim take a rewarding hike down the slopes to the shores of lake Empakai. Watch out for numerous wildlife, monkeys, buffaloes, water bucks, bush bucks and birds. The forest is rich in fauna even ancient strangler figs. The lake shore is rich in birdlife including flamingos.

• Olmoti Crater

• Lakes

• Lake Magadi

• Lake Empakai

• Lake Eyasi

• Lake Ndutu

• Lake Masek

• Olduvai Gorge

• The Ndutu area

  Located to the south Serengeti /Ngorongoro is best explored in combination of Olduvai gorge. Ndutu highlights include archeological site of Olduvai, the Oldeani gorge, the shifting sands, the Olbalbal depression, Mt Makarot, the Selai Plains.

• The Oldeani gorge

  Oldeani Gorge is world famous breeding ground of Ruppel's griffon (griffin) vulture. In the cliffs are Lamagyyer vultures, Nyanza swallow, klipspringers too. Oldeani is the best place to see authentic Masai morans

• Mt Makarot

• Archeological sites

• Olduvai/ Oldupai

• Laetoli

• Engaruka ruins

• Mammals

Ngorongoro National Park has an overwhelming presence of mammals in terms of species and numbers. All the 'Big Five' of Africa: Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, and Leopard are represented in Ngorongoro. Besides the park has buffaloes, warthogs, zebras, gazelles, impala, reedbuck, oryx, topi, eland. Predators are represented by lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetah and hunting dogss.

• Profusion Of Birdlife

Over 500 species of birds have been recorded in Ngorongoro Conservation area . Among the species to be found are mourning doves, Fly Catchers, Wablers, Pin tailed Whydahs, Eagles (Matial, Verreaux) Storks (Open-billed, Shoe-bill, Gonoreks (Papyrus and black headed), Pelilcans (Great White and Pink-backed) etc. Flocks of flamingoes are resident in the crater lakes.

• The unique culture the local people -Masai, Iraqw, Barbaig, Hadzabe.

• Predators in action

Ngorongoro National Park Getting There

Ngorongoro National Park Gates

Remember the rule is that you should enter the park through official gates. The gates in Ngorongoro include;

• Loduare Gate to the East approach from Arusha
• Naabi Gate to the west as you approach from Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro National Park Accommodation/ Lodges/ Best Offers, Rates Discounts

There are a variety of accommodation facilities in Ngorongoro varying from the luxury eco-lodges to basic campsites.-

• The Manor Ngorongoro

  USD 960 PP HS (01JAN-14MAR/ 01JUN 31OCT /16-31DEC);USD PP LS(15MAR-31MAY /01NOV -15DEC)

• The Highlands Ngorongoro

  USD 161 PP HS (01JAN-14MAR/ 01JUN 31OCT /16-31DEC);USD 130 PP LS(15MAR-31MAY /01NOV -15DEC)

• And Beyond Ngorongoro

  USD PP HS (01JAN-14MAR/ 01JUN 31OCT /16-31DEC);USD PP LS(15MAR-31MAY /01NOV -15DEC)

• Neptune Ngorongoro

  USD 161PP HS (01JAN-31MAR/01JUN- 31OCT/16-31DEC; USD 130PP LS (15MAR-31MAY/01NOV- 31DEC .

• Ngorongoro Sopa

  USD 161 PP HS (01JAN-14MAR/ 01JUN 31OCT /16-31DEC); USD 130 PP LS(15MAR-31MAY /01NOV -15DEC) .

• Tloma Lodge

  USD 271 PP HS (01Jan-31Mar/01JUN - 31Oct/16-31Dec; USD 174 PP LS (15Mar-31May/01Nov - 31Dec

• Ngorongoro Farm House

  USD 316 PP Ps (01Jan-28Feb/ 01Jul 31Oct /22-31Dec); USD 251 PP Ps1(01-30JUN); USD 184 PP HS(01MAR-31MAR/JUN/ 01NOV-21DEC);USD 130 PP LS(01APR - 31MAY)

• Kitela Lodge

  USD 370 PP HS (01Jan-14Mar/01Jun -31Dec USD 287 PP LS (15MAR-31MAY/ 01 - 31NOV)

• Farm Valley Lodge

  USD 370 PP HS (01Jan-14Mar/01Jun - 31Oct/01-31Dec USD 287 PP Ls (15Mar-31May/01- 31Nov)

• Crater Forest Lodge

  USD 517 PP HS (01JUL- 31OCT/ 01-31 DEC) USD 230PP LS (01MAY-30JUN/01NOV- 30NOV

• Twiga Lodge

  USD 1040 PP HS (01-04 JAN/JUL- OCT/22 -31DEC) USD 572 PP LS(05JAN- 15MAR /JUN/ 01NOV -22DEC)

Wildebeest Migration

Every year, in the months of July August and September, over 1.7 million wildebeests accompanied by about 800,000 gazelles and Zebras migrate from Serengeti into Maasai (Masai) Mara and back. The river crossings are particularly dangerous as large crocodile lie in wait of unsuspecting animals, killing and maiming thousands of them. Besides predation, migrating herds have to contend with flooded rivers and disease outbreaks. The wildebeest mate in Maasai Mara and Calve in Serengeti.

The annual wildebeest migration is not about wildebeests migrating per se but rather its influence on the movement patterns of the other animals including human beings. Picture a never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common gazelles and zebras with predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals etc following closely. In this picture add thousands of vultures providing air cover the to migrating animals, the goggling human traffic; the hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers and behold your magical wonder of nature.

Where are the Wildebeest? Maasai (Masai) Mara or Serengeti? The Migration Cycle:-

The migration follows a clockwise direction dictated by the rain patterns in the Mara/Serengeti ecosystem. The Migration has been going on for as long as our ancestors can remember and where it started is debatable. The best times to view migration in Serengeti is December to Jul. While in Maasai Mara, the best time is August to November. Between December and March, the herds congregate in Eastern Serengeti Plains where carving takes place. Births accounts for over half a million calves annually. April and May still in Serengeti the calves matures and gets ready for migration. June is the month of crossing Grumeti River along the Northern Corridor towards Maasai Mara. In July/August, the herds cross the Mara River into Maasai (Masai) Mara, where mating takes place. By November the succulent grass in Mara is finished and the migrating herds heads for Serengeti where curving will take place and the entire cycle starts all over again.

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